Information Technology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Information Technology is offered at 668 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Information Technology.
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Education Levels of Information Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 42,322 degrees were awarded toInformation Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Information Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,146 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,751 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,026 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 20,045 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Information Technology of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,148 |
| 4 years | $77,570 |
| 5 years | $88,131 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Information Technology students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 783 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
DeVry University-Illinois tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3,533 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,551 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,230 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,031 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,025 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 923 people received their master's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Global is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 759 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 716 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their master's degree in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 607 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 551 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 539 people received their master's degree in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 512 people received their master's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 480 people received their master's degree in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their master's degree in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 425 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their master's degree in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 396 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-California comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 370 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 367 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Information Technology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 67,926 |
| Informatics | 3,067 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2,635 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,653 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 778 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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